R&D Summer Intern

Group Presentation

thyssenkrupp is an international industrial and technology group with more than 93,000 employees. In the fiscal year 2024/2025, the company generated sales of around €33 billion in 48 countries. Its business activities are bundled in five segments: Automotive Technology, Decarbon Technologies, Materials Services, Steel Europe and Marine Systems. With extensive technological know-how, outstanding engineering competence and a high level of innovative strength, the group develops solutions for the challenges of the future, especially in the fields of climate protection and energy transition, digital transformation in industry and mobility of the future.

Company Presentation

Our Automotive Technology business is passionate about the automotive industry and produces as well as markets high-tech automotive components worldwide. With over 20,000 employees, we are responsible for the success of this business. Our product and service range includes chassis technologies such as steering and damper systems and the assembly of axle systems as well as powertrain components for conventional and alternative engines. We also develop assembly systems for body-in-white construction and produce lightweight car body components in series.

thyssenkrupp Presta North America is a global leader in automotive components technology and the leading steering systems supplier for the automotive industry. thyssenkrupp Presta North America provides the industry with high-quality manual and electric steering columns, rack and pinion steering gears, and electric power assisted steering gears. thyssenkrupp Presta North America is part of the thyssenkrupp Presta AG group, headquartered in Eschen, Liechtenstein. In 2003, our manufacturing facility was established in the South Industrial Park of Terre Haute, Indiana. Beginning with just one assembly line, a handful of employees and 58,000 square feet, the company has grown to over 450 employees and 224,000 square feet. In addition, we have an office on northeast side of Indianapolis where the Procurement and Supplier Development Department, Business Development and Product Engineering are now located. We have a third location in Troy, Michigan which houses our Sales Engineering, Logistics Distribution Center for USA, and Customer Resident Engineering.

Your Responsibilities

thyssenkrupp Steering is seeking a highly motivated student with an interest in developing next-generation steering systems for autonomous vehicles. They will join a global R&D team in Fishers, Indiana, and will receive a high-level overview of the steering industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Including, but not limited to, the following:

• Various support projects in the North American R&D departments (benchmarking, CAD, system integration, testing, acoustics, and prototyping) involving software and hardware focuses.
• Design, order, implement, and troubleshoot printed circuit boards (PCBs) for automotive applications.
• Software coding and debugging
• Participate in automotive industry testing and integration activities.
• Demonstrate a strong interest in the automotive industry, including customer needs, market trends, and strategic direction.
• Exhibit motivation to succeed in a high energy level in a fast-paced environment.
• Apply a basic understanding of basic business practices.
• Display self-confidence and professionalism in interactions.
• Work effectively under pressure while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel
• Collaborate as a team player.
• Manage multiple assignments by setting priorities and adapting to changing conditions.
• Maintain strong organizational skills to ensure timely and accurate task completion.
• Operate as a self-starter who is committed to meeting deadlines.

Your Profile

Working towards a bachelor’s degree in engineering- Software, Hardware, E/E, and Mechatronics preferred. Experience in interacting with different cultures is beneficial.

The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Contact Details

We only accept online applications submitted through the 'Apply Now' button on this job posting. You can find all current job openings on our career site at: https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en Thank you for your interest in joining our team!

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Your Benefits With Us

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Company Holidays
• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, prescription coverage, employee assistance program, as well as optional accident & hospital coverage
• Company paid
• Basic vision insurance
• Short-term disability
• Basic Life Insurance
• Generous 401k matching program
• Ample opportunities for advancement within the company

We Value Diversity

thyssenkrupp Presta North America, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. For those requiring assistance completing the application or the application process and request information relating to the need for accommodation, please contact reasonableaccommodation@thyssenkrupp.com.